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TC+ Roundup: Forestry tech is at an inflection point

Gathering data to monitor forests that are conserved or restored is tedious, leaving the door wide open for startups in the space.

Ask Sophie: What’s the fastest green card if we are from India or China?

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on X Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entreprene

TC+ Roundup: The venture downturn isn’t the end for Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are facing the same challenges as the rest of tech: valuations have come back down, early-stage funding is up, and investors want their businesses to focus on sustainable lon

Ask Sophie: How can I move to the US to join my co-founder?

In this week's Ask Sophie column, we’ll dive into your best options for moving to the U.S. to join your co-founder and expand your business.

TC+ Roundup: Know your goals before taking the plunge

It’s not enough to just know your business model and potential TAM. You also have to consider your personal goals.

Ask Sophie: What should we know about the next H-1B lottery?

The U.S. tech industry is facing an unprecedented talent shortage. There's a dire need for high-skilled immigration.

Ask Sophie: Will there be more visas and green cards for AI talent?

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on X Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entreprene

Ask Sophie: Is it now easier for founders to get H-1B visas?

I heard that the USCIS released proposed H-1B regulations that make it easier for founders to get H-1Bs. What are the details?

TC+ Roundup: Did Atlassian pay a fair price for Loom?

Good morning, and welcome to Friday! Atlassian’s purchase of Loom last week raised eyebrows, and not just because it missed unicorn status by a hair. But overall, it makes sense that Atlassian bough

Ask Sophie: How does my immigration status affect export control licensing to build in space tech?

In this column, Sophie provides some context on export control, the J-1 educational and cultural exchange visa, and employment authorization.

Week 2 of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial wraps up

Caroline Ellison explained how she cooked the books to make Alameda’s finances look a lot cleaner than they actually were.

Ask Sophie: Can a bootstrapping solo founder get an O-1A?

Let’s take a deep dive into how founders can beef up their qualifications for the O-1A to build their startup, reach traction, and scale.

TechCrunch+ Roundup: AI investor survey, calculating TAM, inside the FTX trial

If you haven’t found traction with customers and aren’t generating revenue, you should be in fundraising mode already.

Ask Sophie: What are the options for replacing an L-1A visa?

It’s time for Congress to raise the numerical caps and eliminate the country-of-birth caps!

Ask Sophie: What are your top immigration tips from TechCrunch Disrupt 2023?

I wasn’t able to make it to TechCrunch Disrupt this year. What were your main immigration takeaways for founders and startups?

Ask Sophie: How would a government shutdown affect the H-1B visa process?

Many federal agencies that deal with visa and green card processes are still trying to make their way through backlogs from the pandemic.

Ask Sophie: Can you explain the H-1B visa, EB-2 green card transfer and Visa Bulletin?

Here's another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.

TechCrunch+ Roundup: New life for old B2B leads, LatAm VC survey, treasury management basics

It’s shaping up to be a very busy week, so we’ll be back on Friday, September 22 with a new TC+ Roundup.